Day Two of The Tall Ships Races 2022 saw a magical mix of colour and energy as the Tall Ships Fleet brought the world-famous Crew Parade and Prize Giving Ceremony to Esbjerg, Denmark…
The crews from across the Tall Ships fleet gathered and marched through the streets of Esbjerg on a 2km parade, treating crowds lining the route to a kaleidoscope of colour and energetic thanks for such a warm welcome.
The parade finished in the Main Square of Esbjerg City Centre where it was time to announce the winners of the first Prize Giving Ceremony of The Tall Ships Races 2022.
And the winners were…
Best crew parade – Class A
Fryderyk Chopin (Poland)
Best crew parade – Class b
Aglaia (Austria)
Best crew parade – Class c/d
Zryw (Poland)
Most environmentally responsible
Esprit (Germany)
Most musical crew
Dar Mlodziezy (Poland)
Youngest captain
Jędrzej Owczarski, 27 years old, Zryw (Poland)
OLDEST VESSEL
Christiania (Norway), built in 1895 (127 years old)
Vessel furthest from home
Shabab Oman II (Oman)
Most welcoming
Swan (UK)
Best overall crew sports
Dar Mlodziezy (Poland)
Most international
Morgenster (Netherlands), nine nationalities
Most challenging, impressive and spectacular arrival
Spaniel (Latvia)
Best dressed ship in port
Shabab Oman II (Oman)
ABOUT THE TALL SHIPS RACES 2022
The Tall Ships Races 2022 will see the international fleet of Tall Ships and Small Ships return to the North Sea. From 7 July-7 August, we will visit Esbjerg, Harlingen, Antwerp and Aalborg.
The event will mark a welcome return to all four Host Ports who have hosted a total of 16 Tall Ships Races and Regattas so far. The series will see the Tall Ships sailing from Esbjerg, Denmark, south through the North Sea to Harlingen, Netherlands, as part of an exhilarating Race One.
Following this they will enjoy a stunning Cruise-in-Company leg further south to Antwerp, Belgium, enjoying spectacular coastal sailing. Race Two will take the fleet from Antwerp, Belgium, back north through the North Sea to Aalborg, Denmark, for the final celebrations.
Participating in The Tall Ships Races 2022 is a fantastic experience that you can take part in too! There’s zero experience necessary and there are places are available on ships across the fleet on the remaining Cruise-in-Company and Race Two legs. There’s no need to wait – just do it!
Esbjerg, Denmark 7 July – 10 July
RACE 1
Harlingen, Netherlands 14 July – 17 July
CRUISE-IN-COMPANY
Antwerp, Belgium 22 July – 25 July
RACE 2
Aalborg, Denmark 4 August – 7 August